Solid Steps Radio

Freedom isn’t free. It’s not just a bumper sticker, it’s a reality for the men, women and families that sacrifice so much for the defense of our country. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad talk with Marines Van Anderson and Lawson Brown about their service for their country. What motivates someone to join the forces? What is combat like? How do you make your way back into civilian lifestyle?

“All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” - Blaise Pascal. Why does being alone strike fear in our hearts? Maybe always being “connected” isn’t healthy. On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk about Soul Retreats - put on by Further Still Ministries. The retreats are a 2 year journey about learning to live at a pace and rhythm of life that cares for your soul. Current soul retreat participants Sarah Sheets and Rachael Loy join Chad and Kurt to discuss their experiences at the retreats.

“Why did you come to work? Because I’m loved” Can you say that about your job? Can your employees? How about your family? On this week’s show Kurt and Chad talk to professor Dr. Brad Shuck, Associate Professor and Program Director of the Human Resource and Organizational Development program at the University of Louisville. He is also the principle consultant of LEAD Research, LLC, ( www.drbshuck.com ) 
As one of the world’s foremost experts on employee engagement, Brad talks about how inclusion of others is often missing - even though it’s a crucial piece in the growth of an organization. It applies to the family as well.

So you say you care for the poor? What's their name?" - Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez. Many people think it's important to care for the poor, but if one were to look at their checkbooks and calendars, would they bear that out? On this week’s show, Pastor Tim Hartlage of Southwest Church (and former general manager of Salem Radio Station) joins Chad and Kurt to discuss how to help the poor (hint - it’s more than just writing a check!). (This weekend's show is a repeat from October 25, 2017 - enjoy!)

So you say you care for the poor? What's their name?" - Fr. Gustavo Gutierrez. Many people think it's important to care for the poor, but if one were to look at their checkbooks and calendars, would they bear that out? On this week’s show, Pastor Tim Hartlage of Southwest Church (and former general manager of Salem Radio Station) joins Chad and Kurt to discuss how to help the poor (hint - it’s more than just writing a check!). (This weekend's show is a repeat from October 25, 2017 - enjoy!)

On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad host the annual Listener Appreciation Dinner, recorded in front of a live audience. Dan Webster is the guest - he is an author and the founder of Authentic Leadership ( www.authenticleadershipinc.com ). Dan talks about a challenging passage out of scripture that challenges the world’s image of what a leader looks like. It doesn’t matter what your job or position is, every man is called to lead where he is planted.

The dreaded phone call. “Your cancer is incurable.” That’s not what you want to hear from your doctor. Jon Ralls spent 4 years in the Navy, and 8 years as a missionary and entrepreneur in Taiwan. He had seen it all and faced many obstacles, but then he got the phone call. With a wife, 3 children and a ministry that is making an impact around the world, cancer seems to be a hitch in the plan. But what if the cancer helps bring the plan into focus? Join Chad and Kurt as they talk with founder of Kavanah Media ( https://www.kavanahmedia.com/ ) Jon Ralls as he discusses his journey with cancer and how it has helped give him a focus that he may not have had otherwise.

“We all have an incurable disease - it’s death.” .001% That’s the percent of people in America diagnosed with the disease Scleroderma. It’s a disease that thickens a person’s skin and organs, shutting down the organs of the body and causing up to 40 other diseases. It is, in reality, a death sentence. On this week’s show, Tom Wimsatt talks about the day he was diagnosed with the disease that gave him about 8 years to live. He’s 4 years into that 8 year journey, and he says it’s the best thing that’s ever happened to him! The physical and spiritual journey that he has been on is one he never could have imagined.

This week’s show focuses on a man’s need for close, personal relationships with other men. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Kurt and Chad talk with Chris Burke, Jay Dortch and Ronnie Cordrey about the importance of having encouragement and accountability in your life. (This weekend's show is a repeat from March 29, 2016 - enjoy!)

This week’s show focuses on a man’s need for close, personal relationships with other men. Proverbs 27:17 says, “As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Kurt and Chad talk with Chris Burke, Jay Dortch and Ronnie Cordrey about the importance of having encouragement and accountability in your life. (This weekend's show is a repeat from March 29, 2016 - enjoy!)

John Jordan is the guest on this week’s show. He tells Kurt and Chad about his most exciting hunting trip ever - a grizzly bear hunt in a very remote part of Alaska. What John didn’t realize was that while he was hunting a trophy grizzly, God was hunting him. God’s love and blunt honesty forced him to finally confront his alcoholism, and get the help he needed. It’s a great story of hope and redemption.

On this week’s show, college professor and author Dr Eric Schansberg talks to Chad and Kurt about Genesis chapter 3. Chapter 3 tells the story of the temptation in the Garden of Eden - Satan injects doubt, contradicts God, and lies. Eve often gets the blame because she took the first bite of the forbidden fruit, but Adam was right there - what was he doing? Or better yet, what wasn’t he doing? Listen now to learn a different take on a familiar story.

CHOOSE A LINK TO LISTEN to the Solid Steps Radio podcast for August 18, 2018. For iTunes use https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/solid-steps-radio/id1086366166?mt=2 For Sound cloud use “An entrepreneur tends to bite off a little more than he can chew hoping he’ll quickly learn how to chew it.” - Roy Ash On this weeks show Doug Cobb, the son of an entrepreneur, takes us through his journey in entrepreneurship. Doug is the founder and former CEO of The Cobb Group, the Chrysalis Venture Capital Group, and Greater Louisville Inc. He shares how God uses our businesses and talents for His kingdom, even when we don’t have the vision to see that far ahead.

Imagine you’re 29 years old and just received a 35 year prison sentence. You do the math, and know you’re going to be in your 60’s before you are a free man. How could you possibly have any hope for your future? On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt talk with Darrell Davis - founder of The Prisoners Hope ministry www.theprisonershope.life. He spent almost half of his life behind bars. Darrell talks about his journey from convicted felon to free man, a freedom he experienced even while still in jail. But his journey to freedom had some twists and turns. God’s plans and timing were not the same as Darrell’s, and it couldn’t have turned out any better.

When you hear the word discipline what comes to mind? Often it’s in a negative connotation, as in disciplining your children. But what about spiritual discipline? The root word for discipline is “disciple,” as in being a disciple of Christ. Praying, reading the Bible, going to worship are all staples in most Christian’s lives. But how can the spiritual disciplines be soul transforming in the life of a believer - as a lifestyle - not just a weekly event. On this week’s show, 37 year seminary Professor David Roadcup, along with 3 of his past and current students, talk about spiritual disciplines and the relationship between Gods grace and our effort.

Generosity. When you hear that word what comes to mind? Money? Maybe more importantly, WHO comes to mind? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad talk with businessman Randy Fields about what generosity looks like in a real and practical way. Randy grew up as the son of a Baptist minister in Eastern Kentucky. His Dad didn’t have much when it came to finances, but Randy learned what true generosity looked like before money even became a factor.

He was born into a cult. His father left when he was 2. He was fatherless until 9. Is it possible to have reconciliation, and even a relationship between the father and son? On this weeks show, Chad and Kurt talk with Chris Ball about his journey - first as a son and then as a father himself. In his words, this is God’s business - Our Father in Heaven is in the business of bringing dead things back to life and making things new. Chris advises Dads - take the first step.

195. That's how many countries there are around the world. Some people see them as destinations, as places on a map. When God sees nations, He sees people. How about you? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad talk with David Heady Jr and Blake Shively. They have been to over 70 countries on various short term mission trips. David and Blake talk about how they got started in international mission trips, and how an international trip changes you when you’re back at home.

“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks special 4th of July show, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives on military service and the high cost of freedom - for the veterans, and for their families as well. (This weekend's show is a repeat from July 4,2017)

“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks special 4th of July show, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives on military service and the high cost of freedom - for the veterans, and for their families as well. (This weekend's show is a repeat from July 4,2017)